Posts by Stephen Sheehan

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect millions worldwide, the state of Colorado just encountered another dangerous infection. A resident recently became infected with the bubonic plague. Just weeks earlier, a squirrel in the state tested positive for the plague. The infection represents Colorado’s first human case of the plague since 2015. The unidentified person...

Even the most loyal KFC fans may feel squeamish after learning about the iconic fast-food chain’s future plans for chicken nuggets. The gold-standard for fried chicken officially announced a partnership with 3D Printing Solutions, a Russian research laboratory. Their mission? To develop technology for what’s been described as “meat of the future.” …in Russia! But don’t...

The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything about the world as we knew it. From travel restrictions to face mask requirements, we’ve had to adjust our lives in countless ways. Many workplaces around the United States closed once coronavirus became part of our everyday vocabulary. That resulted in many people shifting from working in an office to...

Remember when you were a kid and your parents gave you a stern warning about swallowing your gum? Since childhood, we’ve been ingrained with the idea that swallowing gum could lead to seven years of misery. While that has been proven false, if you do happen to swallow chewing gum, it’s important to know the...

If you’re a pasta lover—and honestly, who isn’t?—then you’ve probably taken at least a few trips to Olive Garden before. The Italian eatery offers a lengthy list of scrumptious dishes, but true pasta lovers know that you can’t go wrong with ordering anything topped with Alfredo sauce. And if you’re a loyal lover of that...

We’ve all encountered a spider or two at home. And in most cases, we kill it as quickly as we found it. But in actuality, letting those scary-looking creatures live could actually benefit your home. While spiders may send fear down your spine, they play an important part in our indoor ecosystem. Though most people...

Perhaps no word invokes such disdain from grammar enthusiasts quite like irregardless. Defenders of lexicon think those that use irregardless in regular conversation are committing a sin. Those who defend it will drop it in a sentence without a second thought. Thanks to Merriam-Webster, we now know that irregardless is indeed a real word. The dictionary’s...

Seemingly since the dawn of time, fallacies have existed about women’s bodies. Medieval ways of thinking led to many false conclusions about the female body. In fact, there are still some people who believe those crazy notions. Luckily for women today, some of the craziest ideas about the female body have long been proven wrong....

Scientists can learn a ton from studying fossils. But these precious pieces of preserved life still leave us those science sleuths with many unanswered questions. For example, scientists can’t tell what color an animal was based on just a fossil. Luckily, though, there are exceptional cases that do allow scientists to glean more information than...

When Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to help a belligerent customer because she wasn’t wearing a mask, not even he could have imagined how this now-infamous incident would turn into both a life-changing blessing and a never-ending headache. But thanks to his steadfastness and Amber Lynn Gilles’ own ignorance, Gutierrez earned plenty of respect for...

Summer is finally here, which means it’s time to fire up the grill and bring out the burgers and hot dogs. But before you get to grilling, consider the method that you will put your culinary reputation on the line with. In the world of grilling, there are two schools of thought: gas and charcoal....

Once COVID-19 and coronavirus became staples of our vocabulary, masks officially became part of our everyday attire. Unfortunately, rumors and myths have continued to percolate about what exactly masks protect us from and what they fail to keep at bay. However, there are a few key points to keep in mind the next time you...

Unless you didn’t have a childhood, you’ve probably seen at least a few Disney movies in your lifetime. Whether you started out with classics like The Lion King and Peter Pan, or you opt for the more modern offerings like the Frozen series, everyone should at least have some familiarity with the brand. However, for all of their...

They may be our neighbors to the north, but Canadians have a much different way of consuming a classic component of American cuisine. Take a walk down a Canadian grocery store and you may wonder what’s inside that gigantic bag that weighs nearly 10 pounds. Could it be rice? Or how about flour? Nope, that...

Can you recall the first time you ever glanced at a Starbucks menu? Immediately, you probably wished you learned Italian in high school. After all, what exactly is a venti or a grande? Even after years of drinking their delicious coffee, it can still be confusing to figure out what order those unique sizes come in. Wouldn’t...